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The sixth barge of the LSAM 16 (Yard 130) series, built by a private firm, was launched in Maharashtra's Thane on Monday, the officials said.
The barge will help the Navy in facilitating transportation of articles, ammunition to ships, the officials added.
"The launch of 'Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge, LSAM 20 (Yard 130)', 6th Barge of 11 x ACTCM Barge Project, built by MSME Shipyard, Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane for Indian Navy, was undertaken on April 29 at Suryadipta Project Pvt. Ltd. (launch site of SPPL)," the Ministry of Defence said in an official statement.
The launching Ceremony was presided over by Madhusudan Bhui, INAS, GM NAD (Karanja).
The contract for building 11 x ACTCM barge was signed between Ministry of Defence and Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane on March 5, 2021.
As per the ministry, the availability of these barges would provide impetus to operational commitments of the Indian Navy by facilitating transportation, embarkation and disembarkation of articles or ammunition to its ships both alongside jetties and at outer harbours.
These barges are indigenously designed and built under relevant Naval Rules and Regulation of Indian Register of Shipping.
"The model testing of the Barge during the design stage was undertaken at the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory, Visakhapatnam. These barges are proud flag bearers of 'Make in India' initiative of Government of India (GoI)," the Defence Ministry added.
[Excerpt from Economic Times “Indian Navy Launches LSAM 20 Barge” Dated 01/05/24] 

Q1: What is the primary purpose of the ACTCM barges recently launched by the Indian Navy?
(a) Transporting personnel
(b) Carrying ammunition and articles
(c) Conducting underwater operations
(d) Providing medical support

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Ans: (b) Carrying ammunition and articles
Sol: The purpose of the ACTCM barges is to facilitate the transportation of articles and ammunition to ships, both alongside jetties and at outer harbors.


Q2: Who presided over the launch ceremony of the LSAM 20 barge?
(a) Madhusudan Bhui
(b) Prime Minister of India
(c) Chief of Naval Staff
(d) CEO of Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd

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Ans: (a) Madhusudan Bhui
Sol: The launch ceremony was presided over by Madhusudan Bhui, INAS, GM NAD (Karanja).


Q3: What initiative of the Government of India is promoted by the construction of the LSAM 20 barges?
(a) Digital India
(b) Clean India
(c) Make in India
(d) Skill India

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Ans: (c) Make in India
Sol: The construction of the LSAM 20 barges promotes the 'Make in India' initiative of the Government of India.


Q4: What is the meaning of LSAM?
(a)
Landing Ship Ammunition
(b) Logistic Support and Maintenance
(c) Long-Range Surveillance Aircraft
(d) Light Strike Attack Missile

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Ans: (a) Landing Ship Ammunition
Sol: LSAM stands for "Landing Ship Ammunition," indicating the barge's role in transporting ammunition for the Indian Navy.


Q5: Where were the model testing of the barge conducted during the design stage?
(a) Mumbai, Maharashtra
(b) Kolkata, West Bengal
(c) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
(d) Chennai, Tamil Nadu

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Ans: (c) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Sol: Model testing of the barge was conducted at the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory in Visakhapatnam.

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